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"Some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore." Analysis from the Munich Security Conference, with @irishjreuters.bsky.social & @sasilink.bsky.social
Europe aims to rely less on US defence after Trump's Greenland push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflected a feeling of profound change among European leaders at this weekend's Munich Security Conference when she said: "Some lines have been cross...
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Via USARC - NATO expected to launch Arctic Sentry mission in coming days - @liliebayer.bsky.social @sasilink.bsky.social @irishjreuters.bsky.social @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social @reuters.com www.reuters.com/world/nato-e...
NATO expected to launch Arctic Sentry mission in coming days
NATO is expected to launch a mission in the coming days that could boost its surveillance and military assets in the Arctic, five sources told Reuters, following tensions between U.S. President Donald...
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#EUDefence: #Germany will agree on military service in time for 2026, minister says, by @sasilink.bsky.social | Reuters www.reuters.com/business/aer...
Germany will agree on military service in time for 2026, minister says
Germany's defence minister is confident its fractious ruling coalition can agree on a new model of military service in time for it to come into effect next year as planned, given security concerns over Russia, he told Reuters on Saturday.
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NATO Hague summit need to know from Team Reuters: Main story below 👇 Defence spending explainer: www.reuters.com/business/aer... Rutte profile: www.reuters.com/world/europe...
NATO leaders set to back Trump defence spending goal at Hague summit
NATO leaders gather in The Hague on Wednesday for a summit tailor-made for U.S. President Donald Trump, with European allies hoping a pledge to hike defence spending will prompt him to dispel doubts about his commitment to the alliance.
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Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target reut.rs/3FRnlC9
Spain agrees with NATO to skip 5% defence spending target
Spain agreed with the NATO military alliance to be excluded from spending 5% of its gross domestic product on defence, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday.
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It's done! There's a deal on the NATO summit statement. 5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035 @andrewramsaygray.bsky.social @sasilink.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/europe...
NATO countries approve Hague summit statement with 5% defence spending goal, diplomats say
NATO countries agreed a statement on Sunday for their upcoming summit that sets a goal of 5% of GDP for annual defence and security-related spending by 2035, overcoming objections from Spain, diplomats said.
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New from Reuters: Donald Trump has told NATO allies he'll nominate a new Supreme Allied Commander Europe, quelling fears he might relinquish a key post that also symbolises US commitment to Europe's defence. Scoop from @phildstewart.bsky.social, me, @idreesali114.bsky.social @sasilink.bsky.social
Exclusive: America's next top general in Europe will also lead NATO forces, officials say
President Trump will maintain the traditional role of a U.S. general at the helm of NATO even as Washington pushes European allies to take more responsibility for their security.
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To get Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to end his block on a 50 bln euro aid package for Ukraine, other EU leaders teamed up ahead of today's summit to deliver a stark message: You're on your own this time. Report with @jpaynenews.bsky.social @sasilink.bsky.social & team www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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